Introduction Do you ever feel like your efforts in raising your children aren’t enough when faced with the challenges of living in the West? You try different parenting approaches: positive, firm, balanced, and everything in between. Some work well, some do more harm than good. But there’s one foundational method that many parents overlook: raising… Continue reading Using Dua to Raise Your Children While Living in the West
Introduction We were sitting at the dinner table when I asked my son to say the food prayer. He looked at me confused and said: “A prayer? Mama, we’re not at the mosque!” I froze for a second. His words were enough to wake me up to something I didn’t want to face. Has he… Continue reading How Do You Raise Your Muslim Child in a Foreign Country?
Introduction I want my child closer to Allah. I want him to be connected to his Islamic identity. I want to protect him from everything around him pulling him away. I want him proud of who he is – an Arab Muslim. I want the Quran to shape his character, just like it did for… Continue reading Is Your Child Struggling with Arabic? Here’s How to Make Learning It Easy and Fun
Introduction Picture this: You spent weeks searching and comparing. Jumping between options, hanging your hope on finding a program that brings your child closer to his religion. After all that waiting, you found what seemed like the right program. You registered him and started the first sessions. At first, you felt satisfied. You thought you… Continue reading How to Choose an Islamic Program That Protects Your Child’s Identity Abroad
Introduction “Islamic schools are a waste of time and money.” “They teach Islam like it’s a subject, like math.” “Kids memorize Quran, but they don’t feel its meanings.” Many Muslim parents abroad raise objections like these, and they might have some truth to them. But is this a general rule? Does it reflect the complete… Continue reading Why Islamic Schools Are Key to Safeguarding Your Child’s Islamic Identity
Introduction You won’t be happy when your child grows up and becomes a successful young man in his work, excelling in his studies, loved among his friends, but he believes all this success came from his effort alone. He thinks his intelligence alone was enough, and forgets that there’s someone who granted him success, helped… Continue reading How to Build the Habit of Making Dua in Your Child
Introduction Kids are like seeds. For their faith to grow and become solid, they need values that nourish their souls. Even if the environment around them doesn’t support Islamic growth, the way you raise them is the shield that will protect them from outside influences. But let’s be honest, planting Islamic values in your child’s… Continue reading 8 Steps to Raise Your Kids on Islamic Values
Introduction Should I sacrifice my son’s academic success so he can get closer to Allah and learn more about his religion? This question may cross your mind when you see your child exhausted after a long day at school, and you feel a genuine desire for them to make time to learn about their religion… Continue reading Balancing Religion and School: A Guide for Muslim Parents Abroad
